The Ultimate Outdoor Design Quiz

Your garden can and should reflect how you feel about your home. Knowing the basics of outdoor living design can help you create the perfect harmony between your indoor and outdoor settings. Before you begin to plan your living spaces, take our quiz and see if you've got the basic knowledge needed to create that outdoor oasis for you and your family.

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Question 1 of 10

What basic design principle should you follow when designing your home's outdoor living space?

Pick any style.

Continue the style of your home.

The design of your garden or pool area should complement the architectural style of your home.

Pick your favorite style.

Question 2 of 10

Which theme should you choose for your outdoor living space?

Choose a fantasy theme.

Choose a Western theme.

It doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter which theme you choose as long as you stick to it.

Question 3 of 10

What's a good way to get ideas for designing your outdoor living space?

Look at design books.

Visit gardens.

Both of the above.

Cut out pictures from magazines, study design books and visit beautiful gardens to get ideas for your own backyard design.

Question 4 of 10

Which area of your outdoor living space should be located nearest the house?

the eating area

Choose an area close to the house for functions like eating, reading and cooking. Play and sports areas should be located farther away.

the play area

the fence area

Question 5 of 10

What should be the focus of your backyard design?

the pool

the view

A nice view is so important that if you don't already have one, you should create one. There are many different techniques for designing a view for your property.

the patio

Question 6 of 10

Paved surfaces with patterns can be tricky to work out. What is the simplest pattern to choose when using bricks?